May 23, 2013

Summerweight Shapewear

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Shapewear in the best of times is not what we might call ‘comfy,’ am I right, ladies? But add on the sticky summer heat and shapewear is torture! Thankfully, brands have figured this out and have started manufacturing summer shapewear. Thank you!!! Check out Cool Control shapewear by one of … [Read more...]

Fashion Friday: How To Find Swimsuits For Every Body Type

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All through winter we looked wistfully at the beach, at the open pool, at the frozen lakes! Now that we can smell the summer, the wistfulness has turned into anticipation!  Are you ready for the swimsuit season?  Here are some tips before you buy the swim suit for this summer. 1. For Flattening … [Read more...]

Best Black Tights

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We recently polled All Things Chic readers to find out their favorite black tights! Perfect black tights are pitch black, matte and completely opaque. Not pantyhose sheer, with the support leggings can't offer. Who were their top picks? DKNY was mentioned by me {Girlymama}, Kara and Karla {Belly … [Read more...]

Summer Shapewear

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I love me some shapewear. (Well, I don't love wearing it, but I love how it makes me look!) But in the summer, shapewear is brutal.  When summer heat turns up, the very thought of shapewear makes me sweat. Enter Cool Control shapewear by one of my favorites in shapewear, Assets by Sara Blakely. … [Read more...]

Lysse Leggings: Affordable Shaping Leggings

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I've been eyeing a pair of shaping leggings for awhile now. I live in leggings in the winter. But what's been holding me back is the price. Most brands I've seen are around $100 - which is a lot to spend of jeans, never mind leggings! Well, then I heard about Lyssé Leggings and was thrilled!  … [Read more...]

SPANX: A Girl’s Best Friend

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Please tell me you have at least one pair of Spanx. Everyone - no matter how slim and trim they are - needs a good pair of Spanx in their fashion arsenal. Sometimes not your clothes that are making you look bad.  Repeat after me: "Embrace the Spanx. Spanx are your friend." Spanx is on every … [Read more...]

The Shapewear Junkie Strikes Again.

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It's the official Chic Critique Shapewear Ambassador here to tell you about yet another fabulous shaper I've discovered. Not too long ago, I told you about the Kymaro Body Shaper. I still love it, but it's hard to wear in the summertime because the straps often show with my skimpier summer tops. … [Read more...]

One Day Sale at Slimpressions

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In honor of Amy Pederson's birthday (co-founder of Slimpressions), today only, customers may enjoy 38% off any and all of their flab-u-less(R) shapewear products. (While supplies last.) Simply input discount code SLIM38 at checkout on Slimpressions.com. Limited inventory on select … [Read more...]

Marika Miracles: Activewear that Nips and Tucks

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Do you ever go to put on your workout clothes and wish you looked a little tighter, a little firmer, a little more toned? There's certainly nothing like donning spandex to give you a quick reality check. It's comfortable for working out, but the aesthetics usually leave something to be … [Read more...]

15% Off at Slimpressions

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For a limited time, Slimpressions is offering 15% off all products with their “Reshape with your rebate” promotion. Simply input promo code REBATE at checkout. This offer is only valid thru 4/20/10. WHAT is Slimpressions, you may be asking. Well, if you're in the dark, following is a … [Read more...]